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title: SR 662. Taiwan; recognize
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id: 2025-2026/sr662
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date: 2026-02-02
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bill_number: SR 662
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-29
last_action: Senate Read and Referred
sponsors:
  - Michael Rhett
  - Donzella James
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  - Taiwan relations
  - international trade
  - Georgia exports
  - education exchange programs
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# SR 662. Taiwan; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 662
By: Senators Rhett of the 33rd and James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the state
of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Taiwan and the United States of America are long-standing allies who both
deeply cherish the common values of democracy, peace, and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan continues to pursue integrated diplomacy and serve the best interests
of the Indo-Pacific region by deepening ties with other like-minded nations, safeguarding
regional security, and utilizing Taiwan's technological and economic success to promote
partnerships on mutual benefits; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks both the 250th anniversary of United States Independence
and the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election– milestones that honor
liberty and the principle that sovereignty resides in the people; this shared celebration
reaffirms Taiwan and the United States’ commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and
a rules-based international order; and
WHEREAS, through close cooperation, Taiwan and the United States strengthen democratic
values and contribute to Indo-Pacific security, economic resilience, and global peace and
stability for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the People's Republic of China has repeatedly engaged in economic coercion,
conducted military exercises directed toward Taiwan, and misinterpreted United Nations
General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) to obstruct Taiwan's contributions to the
international community, thereby challenging the rules-based international order and
enabling aggressive authoritarian expansionism; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is the United States' seventh largest trading partner, and the United
States is Taiwan's second-largest, with bilateral trade-in-goods value estimated at $158.8
billion; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan was Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in
2024; and
WHEREAS, the first agreement implemented under the United States-Taiwan Initiative on
21st-Century Trade establishes commitments on anti-corruption measures, sound regulatory
practices, customs administration and trade facilitation, and the promotion of small and
medium-sized enterprises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
support constant talks under the “US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade” and a
US-Taiwan double taxation avoidance mechanism, as Taiwanese companies are looking for
a diverse and free market investment in the United States, as well as encourage the State of
Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan as 23 other states and Guam have done;
organize a trade delegation to Taiwan to attract more investments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with the celebration of Taiwan's democracy and the
reaffirmation of the United States' commitment to Taiwan, the members of this body support
the Taiwan Caucus as a means to explore more collaborative opportunities with Taiwan as
well as support Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and
economic cooperations such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage the state executives
and officials to further engage with their counterparts in Taiwan, to explore, enhance and
deepen substantive relationship in issues that concern the State; support the signing of an
education cooperation MOU with Taiwan to facilitate more exchanges of scholars, teachers,
and students as well as encourage Georgians to use Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(TOCFL) which was approved by Georgia Department of Education in 2025 as a Chinese
proficiency assessment tool for the Georgia State Seal of Biliteracy; take part in Taiwanese
American Heritage Week in May and other activities and experiences that promote Taiwan's
cultures, tourism, and delicacies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Governor Brian
Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Congressional Delegation, and
Mr. Jared Lin, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution would commend Taiwan for its ties with the United States and Georgia, and urge the state to expand trade, education, and diplomatic engagement with Taiwan.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement by the Georgia Senate praising Taiwan's democracy and its economic and trade relationship with both the United States and Georgia, noting Taiwan is Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in 2024.
The resolution urges the Georgia Senate to support ongoing US-Taiwan trade talks and a tax agreement to avoid double taxation, and encourages the state to open a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation there. It also expresses support for the Senate's Taiwan Caucus, Taiwan's participation in international organizations, an education cooperation agreement with Taiwan, use of a Chinese proficiency test approved by the Georgia Department of Education, and participation in Taiwanese American Heritage Week. Copies would go to the Governor, Secretary of State, Georgia's congressional delegation, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

### What it does

- Expresses the Georgia Senate's support for continued US-Taiwan trade talks and a proposed double taxation avoidance agreement between the US and Taiwan.
- Encourages the State of Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation to attract investment.
- Voices support for the Senate's Taiwan Caucus and for Taiwan's participation in international bodies such as the WHO, ICAO, and INTERPOL.
- Encourages state officials to deepen ties with Taiwan, including an education cooperation agreement and promotion of a Chinese proficiency test tied to Georgia's State Seal of Biliteracy.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, Georgia's congressional delegation, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

### Who it affects

The resolution mainly concerns state officials such as the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the Georgia Department of Education, as well as Georgia businesses that trade with Taiwan, students and teachers who might take part in exchange programs, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

### Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal force and changes no statute, it signals the Georgia Senate's interest in strengthening trade, educational, and diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which could shape future state decisions on trade offices, delegations, and school programs involving Taiwan.

### Key provisions

- Multiple whereas clauses describe Taiwan's trade relationship with the US and Georgia, citing $158.8 billion in bilateral US-Taiwan trade and Taiwan's ranking as Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in 2024.
- The first resolved clause supports continued talks under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, a double taxation avoidance mechanism, and urges Georgia to open a Taiwan trade office and send a trade delegation.
- The second resolved clause supports the Senate's Taiwan Caucus and Taiwan's participation in international organizations including WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.
- The third resolved clause encourages state officials to engage with Taiwanese counterparts, supports an education cooperation memorandum of understanding, and promotes use of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language for Georgia's State Seal of Biliteracy.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, the Georgia Congressional Delegation, and Taiwan's Director-General in Atlanta.

## Status

- Status: Introduced (2026-01-29)
- Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2026-02-02)
- Sponsors: Michael Rhett, Donzella James
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72633

> The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr662.md?full=1